2008 - Occupational Health & Safety

Course Description

Get a basic working knowledge of workplace health and safety issues, legislation and major programs in this 13-week course. You'll learn how to develop, manage and maintain policies and programs that fit changing needs in occupational health and safety. You'll learn basic managerial issues, including the employer's legal, ethical and strategic reasons for ensuring employee health and safety. Other topics include accident/incident prevention, physical and mental health policies, employee assistance programs (EAPs) and wellness programs.

Learning Outcomes

• Interpret the regulatory framework surrounding occupational health and safety.
• Communicate the duties of the major stakeholders under occupational health and safety legislation.
• Distinguish ways to systematically assess and examine workplace hazards and risks.
• Articulate common physical, chemical, biological, psychosocial and workplace violence hazards.
• Plan for and control hazards within the workplace.
• Address emerging trends such as: psychological health and safety, workplace violence, bullying.

This course is recognised by the following association(s). Click on the association name for details.

• Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

• Human Resources : Required Courses
• Human Resources Management Essentials : Elective
• Occupational Health & Safety : Required